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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,966.62, 71,970.65 and 25,754.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,966.62, 71,970.65 and 25,754.05 is: 38,642.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,966.62 : 71,970.65 = 25,754.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,966.62/71,970.65 = 25,754.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,966.62x = 71,970.65 × 25,754.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,966.62x = 1,853,535,589.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,853,535,589.86/47,966.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,642.20

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